Types of Ready-Mix Concrete

CEMEX has a wide range of products and services, including technical support for its different types of ready-mix concrete. Below are a few examples of ready-mix concrete technologies with special properties and performance

Standard Ready-Mix Concrete

Standard ready-mix concrete is the most common form of concrete. It is
prepared for delivery at a concrete plant instead of mixed on the construction
site, which guarantees the quality of the concrete.

Architectural and Decorative Concrete

This type of concrete can provide a structural function, as well as an
aesthetic or decorative finish. It can offer smooth or rough surfaces or
textures, as well as a variety or range of colours.

Rapid-setting Concrete

Designed to enhance early strength development, this concrete allows fast
formwork removal, accelerated construction sequencing, and rapid repair for such
jobs as roads and airport runways. Typically used in low temperature (5-10°C)
concreting during winter, this concrete can also be used in buildings, railways,
and precast applications. In addition to saving time, this concrete technology
offers improved durability and acid resistance. » More

Fibre-reinforced Concrete

Concrete designed with micro or macro fibres can be used either for
structural applications, where the fibres can potentially substitute for steel
rebar reinforcement, or for reducing shrinkage—primarily early age shrinkage.
Macro fibres can significantly increase the ductility of concrete, making it
highly resistant to crack formation and propagation. » More

Fluid-fill Concrete

Fluid mortar or concrete simplifies the process of laying pipe and cable by
surrounding the pipe or cable with a tightly packed shell that provides
protection from the elements, prevents settling, and enables crews to work
quickly.

Roller-compacted Concrete

Compacted in place and cured, roller-compacted concrete is a zero slump
concrete with the abrasion resistance to withstand high velocity water—making it
the material of choice for spillways and other infrastructure subject to high
flow conditions. It represents a competitive solution in terms of cost and
durability when compared to asphalt. » More

Self Compacting Concrete (SCC)

SCC has very high flow; therefore, it is self-leveling, eliminating the need
for vibration. Due to the superplasiticizers used—chemical admixtures that
impart very high flow—SCC exhibits very high compaction as a result of its low
air content. Consequently, SCC can have very high strengths, exceeding 50
MPa. » More

Pervious / Permeable Concrete

Because of its unique design mix, pervious concrete is a highly porous
material that allows water, particularly rainwater, to filter through, reduces
flooding and heat concentration by up to 4°C, and helps to prevent skidding on
wet roads. This concrete is ideally used in car parks, footpaths, and
swimming pool border applications.

At CEMEX we take a customized and flexible approach to better serve our customers in
every location where we operate. » More

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